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Ignite Your Passion for Psychology with Real-World Impact!
Are you a recent psychology graduate brimming with enthusiasm and ready to transform your academic knowledge into life-changing experiences?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are on the lookout for passionate Psychology Graduates to join our dynamic team as Learning Support Assistants.
You will provide vital support to students facing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, working both one-on-one and in small groups.
Our alternative provision caters to students from diverse backgrounds who have disengaged from mainstream education, offering them the extra support they need to thrive.
Hands-On Experience: Step beyond textbooks and into the real world, applying your psychology background to make a significant difference. You'll work directly with students, seeing firsthand the impact of your support on their SEMH journey.
Ongoing Professional Development: Your growth matters to us. Engage in continuous training and development, enhancing your skill set and deepening your understanding of SEMH support and positive behavior management strategies.
Make a Meaningful Contribution: Become part of a compassionate team dedicated to empowering students with complex SEMH needs. Your efforts as a Learning Support Assistant will foster positive change and bolster each student’s emotional well-being.
Focus on Mental Health: In an era where mental health challenges like anxiety and depression are increasingly prevalent among students, your role is crucial. Provide tailored support that addresses these specific needs, creating a nurturing and supportive learning environment.
Trauma-Informed Approach: Help students navigate and overcome challenging behaviors with a trauma-informed perspective, fostering resilience and understanding.
Launch Your Career: Whether you aim to pursue educational psychology, counseling, or special education, this role offers an ideal starting point. Gain invaluable experience that will set you on a successful career path in supporting SEMH students.
Ready to make a difference? Apply with your CV today! All applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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